bus lanes

Reserved road strips

Bus lanes are designated roadway sections reserved for buses and sometimes taxis or bicycles, marked to keep other traffic out.

They speed public transit by letting buses bypass congestion: The city added bus lanes downtown to improve commute times.

Drivers who stray into bus lanes risk fines.

Opposites
vehicle access restriction

bus lanesHOV lanes

Restricted multi-occupant roadways

carpool lanes · truck lanes · bike lanes · pedestrian zones

transportation philosophy

bus lanesparking lots

Paved areas for vehicles

car parks · drive-throughs · suburban sprawl · car dependency

Family

bus, lane, buses, lanes, busses, bussed, bussing, bus lane, laneway

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G